CM Naveen puts forth slew of demands before 15th Finance Commission

Bhubaneswar: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today presented before the 15th Finance Commission a slew of demands while suggesting an increase in tax devolution from 42% to 50% and cess and surcharges as part of the divisible pool here.

During a meeting with 15th Finance Commission Chairman NK Singh and members of the commission, the CM suggested the 1971 population should be used as devolution criteria.

Some other major suggestions he presented before the Commission include- extension of GST compensation for another 10 years, utilization of the Clean Energy Cess in coal mining areas.

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The CM also requested to provide a package for disaster management of Rs 1,500 crore to build more cyclone shelters and improve the warning systems.

Patnaik further demanded special category status for Odisha while alleging the Centre of being negligent towards the State in various sectors. “Odisha faces natural calamities every alternate year. It is in this premise of historic Central neglect and frequent natural calamities that my government has been demanding Special category status for Odisha which will supplement our efforts in transforming the State,” he said.

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